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Cliff House Maine

591 Shore Rd, Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Forbes ★★★★☆
Condé Nast Readers' Choice '25
Google 4.6
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Review

Synthesized from Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes ★★★★☆ 4-Star
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022

Character and identity

Perched on 70 acres atop Bald Head Cliff above the Atlantic, Cliff House Maine has been in operation since 1872 and reopened in 2016 after a top-to-bottom renovation that wove 46,000 square feet of reclaimed Maine pine into a quiet, modern coastal aesthetic. All 226 rooms have private balconies facing the ocean, and floor-to-ceiling windows pull the cliffs into the lobby. Dining splits between The Tiller, the polished farm-and-sea-driven flagship, and Nubb's Lobster Shack for casual poolside eating. Four pools, an ocean-facing spa, and unfussy but precise service set the tone.

Who's it for

Best for:
Couples wanting a romantic clifftop perch, spa-focused groups of friends, and style-conscious families who want New England character without lobster-trap kitsch. It rewards travellers who value natural drama, strong cooking with Maine provenance, and a polished but unpretentious register. The four-season setup, with fireplaces and an outdoor hot tub, makes it as compelling in winter as in summer.

Should look elsewhere:
Anyone expecting to walk straight onto a sandy beach will be disappointed; the property sits above rocky cliffs, and reaching Ogunquit's sand means a trolley ride or a parking scramble. Travellers who want a walkable town, nightlife, or a buzzy resort scene should look further afield.

Bottom line

The setting does most of the work here: the cliffs, the windows framing them, and a spa and pool deck positioned to make the ocean the centrepiece of every hour. Spring for a Coastal View room at minimum, and if budget allows, a ground-floor suite or the Weare Cottage. Shoulder-season rates and winter fireplace stays are the smart booking windows.

Location

591 Shore Rd, Cape Neddick, ME 03902 · 10 nearest tracked hotels

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Amenities

57 features
Bar
Fitness classes
Golf
Gym
House car
Indoor pool
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Spa
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas

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